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Habitat for Humanity ushers 31st family into new home
It took three long years, but the wait is finally paying off for the McMahon family as they…
Scene Around Town: Sept. 24, 2025
Burning to Learn at Old Mill Property Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters, above, burn tall grass on the…
Vandalism closes Weddle Bridge
The City of Sweet Home announced on Monday, Sept. 15, that Weddle Bridge is now closed to public…
Local woman named TOPS weight loser of year
The day Peggy Blair found out that she was Oregon’s TOPS Queen brought mixed emotions. Blair, a longtime…
New memorial honors “Renaissance man” Dr. Alan Blake
Dr. Alan Blake was one of Dr. Gary Goby’s customers – at Goby’s lumberyard, Goby’s Walnut Products, located…
Gallery quiltmaker’s reward is ‘beautiful product’
By Satina Tolman For The New Era When Carol Kilfoil talks about quilting, her eyes brighten and her…
Holley Church volunteers hold work day
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Holley Church members on Sunday, Aug. 24, chose to volunteer in…
Musical reunion marks both Wolthuis family, chapel milestone
By Satina Tolman For The New Era The notes of Widor, Brahms, Bédard, Bach and more danced through…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 20, 2025
Learning about Health Sweet Home held its eighth annual Health Fair Saturday, Aug. 16, in the Activities Gym…
Sweet Home mayor’s other passion is Children’s Literacy Project
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Sweet Home Mayor Susan Coleman is best known for her leadership…
‘Plein Air’ Artist Event
Interested in discovering your inner artist? If so, opportunity awaits at the inaugural “Plein Air” Artist Event, a…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 13, 2025
Rock jumper injured in Cascadia Medics and Sheriff’s personnel remove a young man who fell at the Big…
Events Around Town: Aug. 13, 2025
Sweet Home Health Fair Aug. 16 Learn about local health resources at the eighth annual Sweet Home Community…
Senior Center artists combine to put on City Hall exhibit
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Five local artists who share more than just a love of…
Library Summer Reading
Friday, Aug. 8, was Game Day at Sankey Park for Sweet Home Library’s Summer Reading Program participants. This…
Finally, Burger Family all together in Sweet Home
Visitors to the Oregon Jamboree this past weekend were greeted by some other newcomers to town: the Burger…
CEIP funds dried up; now city is trying to bring it back to life
After about six years of offering monetary incentives to improve downtown buildings, the money pot started drying up,…
Scene Around Town: July 30, 2025
Josai visit to Sweet Home (Above) Members of this year’s Josai exchange program tour group from Josai Gakuen…
Roots go deep at the Bohemian Club Tavern
Outside, the sun playing a cordial role in the evening’s temperature, patrons gathered around makeshift tables propped up…
‘Stand By Me’ features annual flashback to days gone by
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era The community of Brownsville celebrated the remembrance of the filming of…
Bohemian Tavern making memories for 100 years
The hinges of the Bohemian Tavern door squeal as a patron adds their presence to the facility. It’s…
Vintage trailers rally in Brownsville for annual event
As many as 145 old-timey trailers from all over the country converged on Pioneer Park for the annual…
Fun-Fueled LEGO Race
Six-year-old Brodie Gangle lines up three LEGO derby cars while his friend, Aria Sagan, 6, waits at the…
Natalie Conn named 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen
By Cindi HamarFor The New Era Natalie Conn was crowned the 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen on a perfect…
Events: July 16, 2025
Annual Rummage & Craft Sale The Sweet Home Genealogical Society will hold its Summer Rummage & Craft Supply…